guitars

  1. Darkhorse1962

    On board or box preamp when switching guitars

    I currently play through a markbass little tube 800 with my Geddy Lee bass and Hofner bass. No problems there. My problem occurs when I switch to my BEAD bass ( I prefer that set up to a full five string due to fretboard width.) That bass is a Fender Jazz MIM with passive pickups so there's a...
  2. Polk Salad

    Pat Wilkins bass guitars - what are the neck profiles like?

    I was scoping out the Wilkins site but found no specs at all on his instruments. Can anyone tell me specs on his 4 string P and J's, specifically the neck profiles and nut widths? Thank you!
  3. pie_man_25

    Acoustic guitars - What do you play, and any recommendations?

    I tend to be verbose, but I'll try keep this short, and you can skip the next paragraph, it's just kind of a preface to my situation. When I was in China, I learned that most of my musical rut can be boiled down to the fact that I'm basically a passive-aggressive-people-pleaser. A co-worker...
  4. tercesyrev

    Carvin Audio / Kiesel - Carvin Guitars relationship ... definitely not good

    Very interesting ... Kiesel / Carvin Guitar video but notice anything surprising?
  5. Richland123

    The proper way to clean your guitars

    The proper way to clean your guitars. :roflmao:
  6. SEE RE-LISTED AD *  New - USA Custom Guitars Jazz Bass Body
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    For sale SEE RE-LISTED AD * New - USA Custom Guitars Jazz Bass Body

    This is a beautiful USA Custom Guitars Jazz Bass Body. I purchased it new for one of my put together projects, this one never made it to completion. So, a great bargain for someone! USACGs makes exceptional bass/guitar bodies and necks. http://www.usacustomguitars.com/ Their finishing work is...
    $325.00
  7. dregsfan

    No longer available SEE RE-LISTED AD * New - USA Custom Guitars Jazz Bass Body

    This is a beautiful USA Custom Guitars Jazz Bass Body. I purchased it new for one of my put together projects, this one never made it to completion. So, a great bargain for someone! USACGs makes exceptional bass/guitar bodies and necks. http://www.usacustomguitars.com/ Their finishing work is...
  8. jongor
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    For sale Lowe Guitars 32" conversion neck

    Brand spanking' new, never installed, never used. Made specifically to put on a 34" scale Fender-style 4 string, converting it to 32" scale! During the time it took to get the neck I decided to sell the bass I was going to put it on. Save the wait time and save a little money! Maple neck...
    $250.00
  9. jongor

    SOLD Lowe Guitars 32" conversion neck

    Brand spanking' new, never installed, never used. Made specifically to put on a 34" scale Fender-style 4 string, converting it to 32" scale! During the time it took to get the neck I decided to sell the bass I was going to put it on. Save the wait time and save a little money! Maple neck...
  10. A

    Picked up a couple of Bass Guitars after a decade of selling off my collection

    First, I have never played bass for money, well except one time in New Orleans when I was in a middle school Jazz band and the bus broke down and we set up on the side of the street and I used my Double bass with nylon strings to play on the street with a few members of the band and we collected...
  11. FS Sadowsky Bass Guitars M5 2009 Natural Ash
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    For sale FS Sadowsky Bass Guitars M5 2009 Natural Ash

    FOR SALE Sadowsky Metro modern 5 Ash The bass is in perfect condition, very powerful. Classic Sadowsky sound with a modern spin. Sounds and Play great. No trade please $2200 Shipping included in 48 USA Thank you for checking
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  12. RoBer

    SOLD FS Sadowsky Bass Guitars M5 2009 Natural Ash

    FOR SALE Sadowsky Metro modern 5 Ash The bass is in perfect condition, very powerful. Classic Sadowsky sound with a modern spin. Sounds and Play great. No trade please $2200 Shipping included in 48 USA Thank you for checking
  13. Tim Ellis

    Repairs & Restoration work on Lemmy's Bass Guitars

    I just revised my website to show work done on Lemmy's #1 & #3 Rickenbacker LK1 Bass Guitars - check out pictures & info here Just thought you Bass guy's and gal's would appreciate it - Thanks.
  14. superheavyfunk

    Feds Seize Over 185 Counterfeit Guitars in NJ

    Officers of the of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) have nabbed a collection of counterfeit acoustic and electric guitars at the International and Bulk Mail Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. Bearing the trademarks of major brands including Fender, Gibson, Martin, Paul Reed...
  15. GKon

    Guitars Built From Old Skateboard Decks

    Hi folks. I wasn't sure if I should post this in Luthier's Corner or Misc. I decided to put it in Luthier's Corner because I thought the folks that build basses and other instruments would enjoy this. This is a company I just found out about it, Prisma Guitars, that builds guitars out of old...
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    Aiersi Guitars

    Anybody familiar with Aiersi Guitars? Are they any good? Seems like they are built in the exact same factory as Jay Turser instruments. For example this JB-05F. It reminds me of Jay Turser JTB-134...
  17. C

    Bass guitars with Chunky necks

    Hi all! I have a Fender Cabronita P Bass, and i love the chunky neck. First bass was a Kramer D-1 and they are worlds apart in size. I have a Fender starcaster which is nearly as thick, but what i am interested in is: What other quality off the shelf basses are there, whatever the brand with a...
  18. LedBelli Bass

    Multi-function Fingerboard Radius Jig by LedBelli Bass Guitars

    I have created a completely new design of my own that will provide maximum precision and versatility when radiusing fingerboards. This jig will allow me to radius fingerboards with the grain, across the grain, or both simultaneously. I will also be able to lock the bridge and carriage in place...
  19. USA Customs Guitars Jazz 5
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    For sale USA Customs Guitars Jazz 5

    Letting go of a USA Customs Guitars (USA Custom Guitars) Jazz 5 that's just not getting any playing time. Specs: Graphite-reinforced maple neck and board, 34" scale with 22 frets Rear-routed chambered alder body in black Bartolini hum-cancelling J pickups Kent Armstrong KSBT 2-band preamp...
    $500.00
  20. mikezimmerman

    SOLD USA Customs Guitars Jazz 5

    Letting go of a USA Customs Guitars (USA Custom Guitars) Jazz 5 that's just not getting any playing time. Specs: Graphite-reinforced maple neck and board, 34" scale with 22 frets Rear-routed chambered alder body in black Bartolini hum-cancelling J pickups Kent Armstrong KSBT 2-band preamp...
  21. troubledog

    Big Tex Guitars - '63 P build

    thought I'd share a new addiction to the rack. Custom made by Eric Danheim of Big Tex guitars here in Houston, it is his recreation of a '63 P bass. Before getting into guitar making Eric was the guitarist for an Austin-based band called the Hollisters. His guitars have found their way into...
  22. MrWalker

    Acoustic Bass Guitars (ABG) worth owning

    OK, I know this has been covered probably a thousand times already. But in every discussion of "the best ABG", it always ends in a discussion of which ABGs actually DOESN'T work properly, basses that are great instruments, but doesn't work in a gig setting. So, I would like this discussion to...
  23. 4 Guitars (Mayones, McNaught, ESP, Ibanez)

    For trade 4 Guitars (Mayones, McNaught, ESP, Ibanez)

    I'm open to sell any of these if you're interested, but I'm primarily after trades - straight across, plus or minus cash, several of mine for yours, several of yours for mine, etc.. I'm open to guitars, basses, amps (some, will be picky here), gear, computer stuff, etc.. Mostly guitars, though...
  24. A

    For Trade 4 Guitars (Mayones, McNaught, ESP, Ibanez)

    I'm open to sell any of these if you're interested, but I'm primarily after trades - straight across, plus or minus cash, several of mine for yours, several of yours for mine, etc.. I'm open to guitars, basses, amps (some, will be picky here), gear, computer stuff, etc.. Mostly guitars, though...
  25. S

    Holiday Gifts for Music Lovers

    ’Tis the Season to Rock! Order the Softcover edition of 108 Rock Star Guitars athttp://108RSG.HALLEONARDBOOKS.COM, use code: RSG27 to get 27% off and free domestic shipping! Feeling like treating a special someone with a bit of luxury? Rock their holiday with the Limited Edition 108 Rock Star...
  26. ThaCoast

    Bass builds: My own & for clients (friends)

    Greetings, For over a year, i've been focusing on a gibson grabber inspired build for my dad. Since high school, i've been figuring out what to do for my short scale trash bass build. & just recently, i started building a thunderbird bass with a few design changes to be opposite of my...